India, Vietnam see rise in rice export rates as demand firmsVietnam's prices are up as domestic stocks dwindle. Thailand's export rates have also increased. Pre-arranged sales and internal factors ar...
25 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
India's rice export rates stagnant as market faces slow demandThailand's rates are climbing as millers hold back supply amid stronger domestic interest. Meanwhile, Bangladesh faces soaring prices and p...
15 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El NinoThe effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Ind...
02 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
India export rice prices edge up on demand; global rates rise amid Middle East tensionsIndian rice export prices are climbing. A stronger rupee is pushing traders to increase their rates. Demand is also improving. Meanwhile, c...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Asia Rice: Indian export rates steady amid muted demand, Vietnamese and Thai rates edge upVietnamese rice rates have edged up due to tighter supplies and increased production costs. Thailand's prices also saw a slight increase. B...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Asia Rice: Top export hubs see limited activity, muted prices on high shipping ratesRising shipping costs due to Middle East conflict are impacting trade. Buyers are waiting for freight rates to ease. Domestic prices in Ban...
21 Mar, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Indian export rates steady as demand slows, Vietnamese and Thai rates fallIndian rice export prices remain steady this week. Demand is subdued. Vietnamese rice prices have eased due to less buying and increasing s...
13 Mar, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
High shipping costs dent Vietnam's rice rates; Indian, Thai variants steadyRice export prices from Vietnam dipped slightly due to rising shipping costs. Philippines' tariff cut on rice will boost Vietnamese shipmen...
14 Jun, 2024, 10.07 AM IST
India rice prices extend declines; Vietnam rates rise on Indonesian bidsIndian traders are signing few new contracts for parboiled rice exports after customs officials changed the calculation method for the 20% ...
22 Mar, 2024, 10.22 AM IST
Asia rice: Firm demand props up Thai rates, India prices steadyIndia rates remained steady amid muted activity and rising supplies from the new season crop.
11 Nov, 2023, 10.24 AM IST
Vietnam has up to 8 million tons of rice for export this year - ministerAs per government data, Vietnam's rice exports rose 21% y-o-y in the first seven months of this year.
14 Aug, 2023, 09.39 AM IST
Asia Rice-Indian rates extend gains to over 2-month high on fresh ordersThe appreciating rupee reduces traders' margin from overseas sales and higher freight charges have been forcing exporters to hike prices, s...
11 Dec, 2020, 09.37 AM IST